Recall 11V-077: 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Feb 1, 2011, covering about 207 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-077
Report date
Feb 1, 2011
Vehicles affected
207
Owners notified
Jan 31, 2011

The problem

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.

The risk

Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (Please see 10v-551).

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentStructure › Body › Door
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V077000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Business Class M2 106V2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-077?

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.

How is recall 11V-077 fixed?

Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (Please see 10v-551).

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.